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swarovski ats-65 vs ats-80
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<blockquote data-quote="300RUM LNGRNGE" data-source="post: 1116366" data-attributes="member: 38737"><p>I have an odd situation that I am having trouble deciding and am in need of some information to help me make an educated decision.</p><p>Without being too long-winded....I decided on a Swarovski ats-65 hd spotting scope and ordered it. A 65mm is not what arrived at my doorstep. Instead I am looking at an ats-80 hd. </p><p>I ordered the 65 for several reasons, weight considerations , pack-ability, and cost.</p><p>So oddly enough I am looking at a 80mm for the same cost as a 65mm.</p><p>In reference to weight, approx 9 ounces more (5/8 of a pound) heavier</p><p>As far as size, 1 inch longer and approx. 5/8 inches difference in diameter.</p><p>I do not have a 65 mm to physically look at to see if the 80 is that much bigger, so I am trying to use my imagination. </p><p>In my hours of research ( which included the search feature of this site) I have come up with the following </p><p> </p><p>80mm </p><p>advantages, low light visibility/clarity</p><p>disadvantages, cost, weight, size</p><p> </p><p>65mm</p><p>advantages , disadvantages reverse</p><p> </p><p>cost is no longer a factor, so we are down to weight, size and low light visibility. I hunt by putting on a lot of miles on foot, but also use the spotter for shooting target off a bench.</p><p>Is the low light factor worth carrying the extra 9 ounces?</p><p>Size is not nearly as important as I hunt with a pack every where I go.</p><p> </p><p>Either will be a huge jump in advantages after having lugged around my 80mm leupold sequoia.</p><p> </p><p>Any and all input ( that does not go off the reservation and recommend other brands and scopes ) will be greatly appreciated.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="300RUM LNGRNGE, post: 1116366, member: 38737"] I have an odd situation that I am having trouble deciding and am in need of some information to help me make an educated decision. Without being too long-winded....I decided on a Swarovski ats-65 hd spotting scope and ordered it. A 65mm is not what arrived at my doorstep. Instead I am looking at an ats-80 hd. I ordered the 65 for several reasons, weight considerations , pack-ability, and cost. So oddly enough I am looking at a 80mm for the same cost as a 65mm. In reference to weight, approx 9 ounces more (5/8 of a pound) heavier As far as size, 1 inch longer and approx. 5/8 inches difference in diameter. I do not have a 65 mm to physically look at to see if the 80 is that much bigger, so I am trying to use my imagination. In my hours of research ( which included the search feature of this site) I have come up with the following 80mm advantages, low light visibility/clarity disadvantages, cost, weight, size 65mm advantages , disadvantages reverse cost is no longer a factor, so we are down to weight, size and low light visibility. I hunt by putting on a lot of miles on foot, but also use the spotter for shooting target off a bench. Is the low light factor worth carrying the extra 9 ounces? Size is not nearly as important as I hunt with a pack every where I go. Either will be a huge jump in advantages after having lugged around my 80mm leupold sequoia. Any and all input ( that does not go off the reservation and recommend other brands and scopes ) will be greatly appreciated. Thanks [/QUOTE]
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